... right now our actions are limited or put on pause with the goal of everyone staying safe and healthy. APTA and APTANJ have been providing lots of resources, that I encourage you to utilize as needed.
Please know you are not alone at this time and feel free to reach out.
This is a very stressful and unprecedented time that we are experiencing together. During this time, we see disparities exacerbated and it reaffirms the importance of the work we are doing together. With that being said, ...
And lastly, thankful for the @APTAtweets members who serve the PT profession, esp those in national office and the HOD who welcomed and advocated for all our PTs, even internationally educated PTs like us, too. #DEI#Invited2TheBall#Asked2Dance 💃🕺 5/6
Super late but finally heading home from Colorado. Had a great time at CSM learning and connecting with amazing folk from the profession. Excited to see what the next year will bring!
-Respect cultural differences
-Remain non-judgmental through time spent with a patient
-Stay educated on current health issues relating to the population
-Understand how personal attitudes might impact behavior toward individuals outside ones own cultural experience
November is National American Indian Heritage Month! According to the IHS, healthcare disparities among this population include increased rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and lower life expectancy. Check out https://t.co/Mbi0fsR1MW for more info!
Rutgers University South’s SPTA Cultural Diversity Committee has provided the following information for us as current/future practitioners to better serve this population:
-Educate patients on health plans they may qualify for (IHS, tribal programs, urban Indian programs)
Please register for the APTANJ Multicultral Event being held on October 5 for an evening of fun, games, networking and chance to earn CEU!!! Members and non-members welcome!!
Cultural Diversity Committee is hosting its 2nd Multicultural Event to celebrate and share our differences, to help better transform society. Come join us for a night of food, fun and a one-hour CE session, presented by APTANJ Director, Maria Aguila https://t.co/7mN7THFAYZ
Please share this to your NJ/NY/DE PT colleagues! A great day of sharing and learning. Also, I heard that the presenter is totally awesome! 😜
Ok fine, full disclosure, I am married to the speaker, @MariaDoctorofPT 😅 #TotallyBiased#SorryNotSorry 🤣
Cultural Diversity Committee is hosting its 2nd Multicultural Event to celebrate and share our differences, to help better transform society. Come join us for a night of food, fun and a one-hour CE session, presented by APTANJ Director, Maria Aguila https://t.co/7mN7THFAYZ
Our friends, colleagues, and family are subjected to #racism and #intolerance.
Do not think that this does not happen to people you know, care about, or work with.
We must stand against this in every way.
#lovewins#PhysicalTherapy @APTAtweets @AAOMPT @PHPWCouncil @cdpt03
My gratitude as PT and active @APTANJ member inspires me to serve both patients and fellow PTs everywhere. Able to do it through the Grace of God who sent me my stabilizer, @BenDoctorofPT, so I can #moveforward @aptatweets @cdpt03
Grateful and humbled to receive Rutgers Distinguished Alumnus Award. My professors at Rutgers empowered me and @BenDoctorofPT to be courageous in our advocacies for the PT profession. @cdpt03@Kirschnancy @HPAAPTA @APTANJ
Grateful to work with diverse group of people @cdpt03 within the profession who share the same passion for the profession. The different backgrounds and perspectives make for a richer and fuller @APTANJ. Spreading to the rest of the @APTAtweets! @BenDoctorofPT